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- As England's record outfield cap-holder and goalscorer, it's fair to say Wayne Rooney will go down as one of his country's all-time greats.
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- Rooney 'wouldn't change anything' after ending playing career
Wayne Rooney has retired from playing after being appointed Derby County manager on a permanent basis.
The 35-year-old retires as the all-time leading goalscorer for both Manchester United and England.
Rooney has been acting as interim manager at Derby since the end of November, but has now taken the job permanently on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
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Rooney said: "When I first arrived back in the United Kingdom I was completely blown away by the potential of Derby County Football Club. The stadium, training ground, the quality of the playing staff and the young players coming through and of course the fan base that has remained loyal and supportive.
Regarding his retirement, Rooney said: "Normally this happens at the end of a season and normally as a player you'd have time to reflect on it, but for me it has obviously happened during the season.
"I think the last couple of months have helped break that in and, for me, it has given me time to sit down and think about that.
"As I said a few weeks ago, my future I feel is in management. I've had a great career, I've enjoyed every minute.
Image: Rooney is Manchester United's leading scorer and won 12 major honours with the club
"Some ups, some downs but I wouldn't change anything I've done in my career as a player and hopefully now I can start to write some history and make a successful managerial career.
"It's natural [to miss things about being a player].
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As England's record outfield cap-holder and goalscorer, it's fair to say Wayne Rooney will go down as one of his country's all-time greats. The Liverpool-born striker began his career with boyhood club Everton and after appearing for England's U17s and U20s, he was fast-tracked into the senior team after bursting onto the scene in the Premier ...
Oct 24, 2023 · It is a line that had us here at The Athletic wondering: if the former Manchester United player is England’s greatest, then who is second? Here, six writers offer their nominations.
